Top 10 Downtown District Hotels of 2026

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Peaks Hotel & Suites	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 1,004 reviews	View
Moose Hotel And Suites	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,478 reviews	View
Basecamp Suites Banff	2.5 star property	9.2 Wonderful 433 reviews	View
Mount Royal Hotel	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,393 reviews	View
Banff Park Lodge	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 2,206 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown District

Find the best Downtown District areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Uptown District

While Uptown District isn't home to many top sights, Tunnel Mountain and Victoria Glacier are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Tunnel Mountain District

If you're spending some time in Tunnel Mountain District, Surprise Corner and Tunnel Mountain Trail are top sights worth seeing.

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Banff Centre District

While visiting Banff Centre District, you might make a stop by sights like Bow River and Walter Phillips Gallery.

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Banff Springs District

If you're spending some time in Banff Springs District, Bow Falls and Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Centre are top sights worth seeing.

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Overlook over Banff in winter by night from sulphur mountain, banff national park, canada

Sulphur Mountain District

While visiting Sulphur Mountain District, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Hot Springs and Sulphur Mountain.

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Top Downtown District Hotel Reviews

Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide

10/10 Excellent

"Room was clean, bed was comfortable and they gave us a bottle of wine that we found in the room. :)"

Banff Park Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived early (noon) at Banff Park Lodge and found the road in front of the hotel, as well as 2 other hotels nearby, closed off due to a gas leak. Hotel staff told us that they would contact me when it was safe and my room was ready, which they did around 4pm. Check-in went smoothly. The room was slightly larger than average, newly furnished, with a clean, modern look, and came with a fridge, microwave, and 2 Queen beds. Unfortunately, our room didn’t come with complementary breakfast. The restaurant on-site, Crave, serves breakfast buffet for around $27. On Friday nights, Crave has a dinner buffet with a wide selection of dishes for $39, which is one of the best deals in Banff for dinner. There’s another restaurant on-site, La Terrazza, and an indoor pool at the hotel. There are many restaurants and cafes within a 10 minute walk from the hotel, if you choose to dine elsewhere. Parking charge (underground) is $14 per night."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown District like?

Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Banff's Downtown District neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Bow River and Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies as part of your Downtown District travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown District?

Based on our traveller data, Moose Hotel And Suites is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown District. This hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Banff National Park Information Centre, and it offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Banff Park Lodge and Banff Ptarmigan Inn.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Downtown District?

If you're searching for places to stay in Banff, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 43 Downtown District hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown District.

What can I see and do in this Banff neighbourhood?

Attractions such as Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff Park Museum and Canadian Ski Museum West highlight Banff's cultural scene. Bow River and Central Park are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown District include Banff Legacy Trail, Canada House Gallery and Buffalo Nations Luxton Museum. When you're sightseeing in Banff, Banff Cascades of Time Gardens and Tunnel Mountain Trail are also worth a stop.

How can I get around Downtown District and the greater Banff area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Banff Station.

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Bow View Lodge

Banff Park Lodge

King Edward Hotel

Mount Royal Hotel

Brewster Mountain Lodge

Peaks Hotel & Suites

Moose Hotel And Suites

Basecamp Suites Banff

Elk + Avenue Hotel

Banff Ptarmigan Inn

Johnston Canyon Lodge and Bungalows

The Juniper Hotel

Rundle Chalets

Castle Mountain Chalets

Creekside Villa

Golden Ridge Collection

The Georgetown Inn

Silver Creek Lodge

The Lady MacDonald Country Inn

Canmore Alpine Hostel - Alpine Club of Canada

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Where to stay in Downtown District

Uptown District

Tunnel Mountain District

Banff Centre District

Banff Springs District

Sulphur Mountain District

Top Downtown District Hotel Reviews

Pocaterra Inn and Waterslide

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